Moin Khan calls Shaheen Afridi’s removal from Pakistan captaincy ‘unjust’; says ‘Mohammad Rizwan a short-term option’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Moin Khan has criticized the decision to remove Shaheen Shah Afridi from the white-ball captaincy, arguing that it was unjustified.Speaking to Cricket Pakistan, Moin said, “Shaheen Afridi has the ability to lead the team and is highly liked by the players. He is an excellent choice for captaincy in T20s….

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Watch: Virender Sehwag rejects Virat Kohli during ‘this or that’ challenge to pick… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag recently shared his admiration for current Indian captain Rohit Sharma, choosing him over several cricketing legends during a ‘this or that’ challenge at the Delhi Premier League T20. Sehwag’s choices, which included comparisons between MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and international stars like AB de Villiers and Ben Stokes,…

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‘Because of Indian fans’ prayers’: Rishabh Pant’s light hearted take on Suryakumar Yadav’s catch in T20 World Cup final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant gave a light-hearted take on Suryakumar Yadav‘s extraordinary catch during the final moments of the 2024 T20 World Cup final against South Africa. This catch played a pivotal role in securing India’s thrilling seven-run victory, keeping South Africa from stealing the game. Pant recounted that tense moment on Tanmoy…

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‘Top of the ladder…’: Cricket greats hail Jasprit Bumrah – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is one of the premier fast bowlers in international cricket, known for his lethal pace, pinpoint accuracy, and ability to bowl yorkers at will. Having made his debut for the Indian national team in 2016, Bumrah quickly established himself as a key player across all formats.Bumrah’s unique bowling…

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‘I won’t forgive MS Dhoni’: Yuvraj Singh’s father Yograj criticizes former India captain – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj Singh, has once again criticized MS Dhoni, accusing him of negatively impacting his son’s cricket career. Yograj’s comments highlight a longstanding grievance which he believes curtailed Yuvraj’s career, despite his monumental contributions to Indian cricket, particularly in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011…

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‘I respect everyone, but…’: Jasprit Bumrah ‘smartly’ tells who are batsmen tough to bowl to – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is one of the premier fast bowlers in international cricket, known for his lethal pace, pinpoint accuracy, and ability to bowl yorkers at will. He made his debut for the Indian national team in 2016 and quickly established himself as a key player across all formats.Bumrah’s unique bowling…

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‘What’s happening there?’: Kevin Pietersen worried over Pakistan cricket’s downfall | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Monday expressed shock at Pakistan cricket team‘s recent downturn in performance, highlighting the sharp contrast to their young talent pool during his time in Pakistan Super League (PSL).Pietersen, known for his candid opinions, questioned the team’s downfall on social media after their loss against Bangladesh in the…

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‘We know about your…’: When Sachin Tendulkar presented Shikhar Dhawan India Test cap | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Some claim that a small amount of selfishness is an essential component of the makeup of exceptional athletes. However, Shikhar Dhawan stayed a selfless person throughout his career, despite several flashes of genius, an overly optimistic attitude at times, and a lack of exaggerated excesses. The pragmatic 38-year-old, who in his prime left…

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